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Middle East

The war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza directly impacts many Minnesotans. And while MPR News does not have journalists stationed in the region, we do have a responsibility to our audiences to report on how this ongoing conflict affects people here. Our goal is to provide MPR News audiences with a variety of perspectives, context and factual information. We are committed to using language that is as precise as possible.

As you will see here, the majority of the coverage on our air and our website is provided by our national and international news partners, NPR and the BBC. The language and terminology used to describe the conflict are changing. If you have questions or concerns about our coverage please reach out to us.

Israel says it took out a Hezbollah commander in a Beirut strike that killed 12

Israel says it took out a Hezbollah commander in a Beirut strike that killed 12

The attack came hours after Hezbollah fired 140 rockets at northern Israel and follows this week’s deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies carried by Hezbollah members.
by Jane Arraf and Vincent Ni

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What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria

What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria

Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of militant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted an extraordinary number of people.
by The Associated Press

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Tracking the exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attack on Hezbollah

Tracking the exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attack on Hezbollah

Gold Apollo denied all involvement with the explosive pagers, telling NPR outside its offices in Taiwan that it was a Budapest-based company called BAC Consulting which manufactured the devices.
by Emily Feng

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An Israeli strike on a Gaza humanitarian zone kills at least 19

An Israeli strike on a Gaza humanitarian zone kills at least 19

The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hamas command and control center in al-Muwasi, west of Khan Younis, and killed three Hamas commanders in the strike. Hamas did not confirm the deaths.
by Anas Baba and Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel

5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel

The U.K. exports explosive devices, guns and fighter jet components to Israel. But it's suspending some arms shipments, fearing Israel could used them in violation of international law.
by Lauren Frayer and Fatima Al-Kassab

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Minnesota goes back to school: Here are 5 stories we‘re watching this year

Minnesota goes back to school: Here are 5 stories we‘re watching this year

This school year is expected to bring new school cell phone policies, school closure talks in Minneapolis, more campus protests, absenteeism solutions and — for one district — a new four-day schedule.
by MPR News Staff

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Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza

Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza

Israel on Sunday said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including a young Israeli-American man who became one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas as his parents met with world leaders and pressed for his release.
by The Associated Press

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